Secretary of infrastructure and PPI program, Adalberto Vasconcelos, evaluates privatizations as a plan to attract investment and improve logistics

The government is to announce the privatization of airports in the south of the country, including that of Curitiba, in the second quarter, as part of a plan to attract private capital to improve logistics in the country, said PPI infrastructure program secretary Adalberto Vasconcelos.

In an interview with Reuters, Vasconcelos said that Ferrograo and Fiol railway projects, which serve the central grain belt, will be ready for bids this year or early 2020.

Vale and logistics company Rumo may sign the early renewal of rail concessions this year, which will include a commitment to new investments, he said.